Filter cloth caulking tool

Abstract

A caulking tool ( 20 ) comprises mechanisms ( 24, 25, 26, 27 ) for temporarily securing the tool to a filter plate and a pivotally operable caulking body ( 29, 30, 31 ) which urges a caulking rope into a groove in the filter plate so as to capture a part of the filter cloth therein. This secures the filter cloth to the filter plate.

What is claimed is:  
     
       1. A caulking tool comprising means for temporarily securing the tool to a filter apparatus and a pivotally operable caulking body for urging a retaining member into a groove in the filter apparatus so as to capture a part of a filter cloth therein and thus secure the filter cloth to the filter apparatus, the tool further comprising a guide body for guiding travel of the caulking body, the caulking body comprising a bracket which is connected to the guide body so as to facilitate travel along the guide body. 
     
     
       2. The caulking tool as claimed in claim  1 , wherein the filter apparatus is a filter press plate. 
     
     
       3. The caulking tool as claimed in claim  1 , wherein the means for securing the tool to the filter apparatus comprises a clamp. 
     
     
       4. The caulking tool as claimed in claim  1 , wherein the tool futher comprises a guide body for guiding travel of the caulking body. 
     
     
       5. The caulking tool as claimed in claim  1 , wherein the caulking body comprises a foot for engaging the retaining member and a handle.